What do you get under Assam Arogya Nidhi?
Financial help of up to ₹3 lakh for hospital treatment, for poor patients who have already used up their PM-JAY or Ayushman Asom (MMJAY) limit.
Assam Arogya Nidhi started in 2010. Treatment can be in government hospitals and medical colleges, hospitals registered under the Clinical Establishment Act, hospitals empanelled under the Assam Medical Attendance Rules and PM-JAY or MMJAY hospitals. A state-level governing body chaired by the Health Minister decides cases.
Who is eligible for Assam Arogya Nidhi?
- Permanent residents of Assam with family income up to ₹5 lakh a year. No age limit.
- Mainly for patients in hospital who have exhausted the PM-JAY or MMJAY limit.
- Writers, artists and sportspersons without social security cover, and rare cases recommended by people's representatives, can also be considered.
- Government employees, government pensioners and their families are not eligible.
Also check:
- Since the September 2024 guidelines, the NHM Arogya Nidhi cell does not accept applications directly, by portal or through district health offices. The request has to come through the medical college hospital.
Documents needed for Assam Arogya Nidhi
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How to apply for Assam Arogya Nidhi
- While the patient is admitted, apply to the Principal or Superintendent of the Medical College and Hospital treating the patient.
- The hospital refers the case to the Mission Director, NHM Assam, so that the decision comes before discharge.
- Keep ready: the patient's photo attested by a doctor, income certificate from the Revenue Circle Officer, identity and address proof, prescriptions, bills, discharge summary, bank passbook first page and the PM-JAY card. Documents older than six months are not accepted.
How to check Assam Arogya Nidhi status
- Ask the office of the Principal or Superintendent of the medical college hospital where the application was made.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Assam Arogya Nidhi?
Permanent residents of Assam with family income up to ₹5 lakh a year. No age limit. Mainly for patients in hospital who have exhausted the PM-JAY or MMJAY limit. Writers, artists and sportspersons without social security cover, and rare cases recommended by people's representatives, can also be considered. Government employees, government pensioners and their families are not eligible.
How much do I get under Assam Arogya Nidhi?
Financial help of up to ₹3 lakh for hospital treatment, for poor patients who have already used up their PM-JAY or Ayushman Asom (MMJAY) limit. Assam Arogya Nidhi started in 2010. Treatment can be in government hospitals and medical colleges, hospitals registered under the Clinical Establishment Act, hospitals empanelled under the Assam Medical Attendance Rules and PM-JAY or MMJAY hospitals. A state-level governing body chaired by the Health Minister decides cases.
What documents do I need for Assam Arogya Nidhi?
Passport-size photo; Income certificate; Voter ID card (EPIC); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Medical certificate or hospital referral; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for Assam Arogya Nidhi?
While the patient is admitted, apply to the Principal or Superintendent of the Medical College and Hospital treating the patient. The hospital refers the case to the Mission Director, NHM Assam, so that the decision comes before discharge. Keep ready: the patient's photo attested by a doctor, income certificate from the Revenue Circle Officer, identity and address proof, prescriptions, bills, discharge summary, bank passbook first page and the PM-JAY card. Documents older than six months are not accepted. Official site: https://nhm.assam.gov.in/scheme-page/assam-arogya-nidhi
How do I check Assam Arogya Nidhi status?
Ask the office of the Principal or Superintendent of the medical college hospital where the application was made.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Assam Arogya Nidhi?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much help is given under Assam Arogya Nidhi?
Up to ₹3 lakh for hospital treatment, for families with income up to ₹5 lakh a year who have already used their PM-JAY or MMJAY limit.
Where do I submit the Assam Arogya Nidhi application?
Through the Principal or Superintendent of the medical college hospital where the patient is admitted. Since 2024 the NHM cell does not take direct applications.
Official sources
- NHM Assam: Assam Arogya Nidhi (updated 9 October 2026)
- Health and Family Welfare Department notification, 30 September 2024: revised guidelines for Assam Arogya Nidhi
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.